Study claims high-protein diet nearly as bad for health as smoking
From Caribbean360 The researchers said that eating a lot of protein, especially animal protein, increased the risk of cancer almost as much as smoking 20 cigarettes a day. LONDON, England, Thursday March 13, 2014 – A new study indicates that…
Medical marijuana debate no election gimmick – Gonsalves
By Kenton X. Chance From Caribbean360: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said his push for the region to debate the decriminalization of the drug for medicinal purposes was not an election ploy. KINGSTOWN St. Vincent,…
3 Natural ingredients you probably never thought about putting on your hair
By Cheryl Wischhover From New York Mag Coconut oil gets all the buzz lately as a go-to hair treatment in natural-beauty circles, but there’s actually a garden of potential things that make for great hair-masks. While some of these probably…
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YCLA finalist and father sued by Cayman Accountants Cayman accountancy firm Ernst and Young have filed a law suit against Samantha and Peter Widmer claiming $55,462.36 plus annual interest at 2.38% since May 2011 and costs. Samantha Widmer was a…
For older drivers, study finds, one drink may be one too many
From UF News GAINESVILLE, Fla. — You may have only had one glass of wine with dinner, but if you’re 55 or older, that single serving may hit you hard enough to make you a dangerous driver. So, baby boomers,…
World Kidney Awareness
World Kidney Day – Thursday March 13 – Dialysis Unit Open House at Cayman Islands HAS The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority invites you to join in celebrating World Kidney Day, Thursday March 13th. Stop by to take…
Archbishop helps open Health City in Cayman Islands
By Elizabeth Wong From The Michigan Catholic Cayman Islands – On Tuesday, Feb. 25, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron participated in the grand opening ceremony and dedication of Health City, a specialized healthcare facility on the Cayman Islands. The three Cayman…
Cayman Heart Fund announces 2014 Heart Smart Week Events
Cayman Heart Fund will be hosting their 7th Annual Heart Smart Week Events Thu. March 20 – Wed. March 26 – Please come and support them! Thu March 20 Cardiac Symposium 5:30PM St. Matthew’s University campus On March 20, medical…
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Automotive Art is installing more security after motorbike theft “They’ve caught people red-handed, they’ve gone through the court system, and then a slap on the wrist and they walk,” bemoaned Wayne Kirkconnell of Automotive Art on CITN/Cayman27 on Tuesday (4)….
Health risk of chemicals in food packaging
From Carribbean360 Scientists argue that long-term exposure to synthetic chemicals in packaging and plastic (PET) bottles is a cause for concern. LONDON, England, Friday February 28, 2014 – Concerns about the contamination of food and drink by synthetic chemicals in…
